They say that nothing beats a good dose of patience, persistence and perseverance. And for Cornelia Kauri Maharero, truer words have never been spoken. Maharero, a Survey Technician at the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform’s Department of Survey and Mapping, is the epitome of tenacity.
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On the spot – Kahungu: Women are the backbone
Senior Journalist Albertina Nakale (AN) this week caught up with the secretary of the Swapo Party Women’s Council Fransina Kahungu to discuss various issues affecting women and the much-talked-about female presidential candidates.
Swakop CEO hails ratepayers, councillors
Swakopmund municipality CEO Archie Benjamin has said running a town is not rocket science but having leadership that wants to make a difference is crucial for success.
Omaheke school gets new hostel
The Ernst Meyer Primary School received a newly constructed hostel block. The state-of-the-art facility comprises of girls and boys hostel, matrons’ quarters, kitchen and a dining hall.
Govt hostels’ food supply at risk…as review panel suspends tender
Government hostels across the country are at the risk of running out of food after the Central Procurement Board of Namibia’s review panel suspended the contract awarded to four food supply companies, and ordered the tendering process to start afresh.
Being young is not enough – Geingob
President Hage Geingob has told youth leaders they must focus their efforts on identifying qualified, committed, patriotic and hardworking cadres who will deliver on the goals of the Swapo manifesto.
Titans collide over TransNamib autopsy
Bad luck comes in threes is an adage that sums up the perfect storm that engulfs embattled rail carrier TransNamib.
Chief bemoans prolonged illegal grazing cases
Chief Tsamkxao ‡Oma Bobo of the Ju’/hoansi Traditional Authority says he is concerned that cases against illegal farmers in the conservancy are still not resolved while moving into the area continues.
Chiefs clamour for more money
Traditional leaders in the Zambezi, Otjozondjupa, and the Kavango East regions are unhappy about the monthly stipend they receive from government.
Katima street vendors disagree with council
Street vendors at Katima Mulilo are unhappy after being stopped from selling along the streets of Katima Mulilo by the town council in what they see as unfair treatment.